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Best supplement for tiredness?

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Dorisdaydream2 · 03/01/2021 20:45

I am Constantly tired and am finding it hard to function at the moment. I have always needed 8/9 hours sleep at night to function well, but even with that I’m exhausted at the moment.

I had major surgery just over a year ago which took a long time to recover from. Just as I was recovering we went into lockdown and I haven’t felt great since really.

Fortunately I have commitments that mean I have to get out of bed and function as an adult. Left to my own devices I think I would just sleep!

I should probably speak to my doctor, but I think it’s just everything that’s happened in the last 12 months having an impact. We have just had a period when we had to self isolate which hasn’t helped.

I have improved my diet and am doing more exercise, but I don’t feel any better. Can anyone recommend a supplement to help? Everything is such hard work at the moment!

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Plonque · 03/01/2021 20:48

Vitamin D and B12 sorted me out. I lapsed but am back on them now.

OhWhyNot · 03/01/2021 20:53

Vitamin D, B12 and an Iron supplement

Felt better within a few weeks

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Fluffycloudland77 · 03/01/2021 21:01

I think you should speak to the drs.

redcandlelight · 03/01/2021 21:03

speak to the dr
vit d3, b12 and iron deficiency can cause tiredness, but there could be other reasons (thyroid) as well.

WhatAreWordsWorth · 03/01/2021 21:13

I’ve just ordered myself this: www.healthspan.co.uk/shop/high-strength-vitamin-b-complex/120-tablets/

I feel exactly the same as you. Hoping these will help a bit, along with eating better and getting more exercise.

SlopesOff · 03/01/2021 21:19

I am also taking B12 plus complex and D with K. Was taking Nexium on and off and felt better as soon as I stopped it and went back on the vitamins.

B complex is good, covers more bases.

purplecorkheart · 03/01/2021 21:40

Magnesium is something that most people of deficient in along with Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. Also what is your water intake like?

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Dorisdaydream2 · 07/01/2021 09:25

Thank you everyone. I’m off to get some decent vitamins. My water intake is really poor. I drink a lot of tea but I’m not sure that counts.

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KaptainKaveman · 07/01/2021 09:27

Ferroglobin tonic is really good OP.

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Dorisdaydream2 · 07/01/2021 19:39

Thank you @KaptainKaveman

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silentpool · 09/01/2021 06:58

Magnesium before bed will help with sleep. Iron also helps. I think Ferrogloblin might have B12 in it?

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